Red Hot Love: The Morningstar Series: Book 5
Red Hot Love – Chapter 16

“O-Ozzy?” I asked.

I rubbed my eyes. It’s him. It’s really him.

His red hair seems less fluffy than the last time I saw him. Dark circles round his bright blue eyes. He looks skinnier too. Has he not been eating?

“Uh, yeah.” He said as he rubbed the back of his neck. “I, uhm, just heard that you were here. Olive got your voicemail.” He told me.

“Oh.” Was all I could manage.

“Uh, did you m-maybe wanna c-come in?” I asked lamely.

Ozzy nodded. I pushed the door open more, and stepped aside. When Ozzy walked past me his scent hit me. Cedar and citrus. What a f*****g amazing combination.

I kicked the door shut with my foot. Ozzy is looking around the room. I should probably say something.

“S-sorry it’s kind of messy right now. I was just putting my stuff away.” I said.

Ozzy turned to me, and smiled. My heart stopped. That smile doesn’t reach his eyes, but seeing it is still doing things to me. I’d widen that smile, even if it’s the last thing I do.

“I’m surprised you didn’t come searching for us the moment you got here.” He said with a chuckle.

I just stared at him. “I.. I wasn’t sure either of you wanted to see me.” I said softly.

“Yet, you came all the way here.” He said.

Sadness started to settle in my heart. He doesn’t want me here. I’m sure Olive doesn’t either. I knew that they probably wouldn’t be happy about me being here, but it doesn’t stop it from hurting.

Did I really think that the moment they saw me, they would jump into my arms, and we would all live happily ever after?

“Uhm, I, well, I just..” I trailed off.

I wasn’t sure what to say. If they don’t want me then I’ll leave, but I at least wanted to try first. I’ve only been here for a couple of hours. I haven’t even seen Olive yet.

“I-I-I c-can leave if you guys want. I j-just w-wanted to g-give this a ch-chance first.” I stuttered out like an i***t.

I looked down at the floor. This is going awful so far. I’m really f*****g up already.

“Wanted to give this a chance?” Ozzy asked with a scoff, and I looked up at him. “You haven’t even been here for a day, and already…” He trailed off.

Ozzy squinted his eyes at me before closing the distance between us completely. My cheeks heated when he reached out to cup my face. I held my breath.

“Why do you have a split l*p? Is this a bruise?” He asked.

My face heated even more.

“Uhm, I got in a fight.” I said.

Ozzy’s eyes bore into mine. They are glowing a fierce red. I’m hypnotized. In this moment, I would gladly walk into a fire if Ozzy asked.

“When?” He asked.

“A little while ago.” I answered.

His eyes glew more. “With who?” He gritted out.

I grabbed his hand that is cupping my cheek still. Turning my face I placed a k**s to his palm. Everything inside of me ignited. Sparks danced across my face and lips. I love this feeling.

“Who hit you Azai?” Ozzy asked.

Wow.. My name has never sounded so good before. Does he feel the same when I say his name?

“It doesn’t matter Ozzy.” I replied.

Ozzy’s face softened, and so did the glow in his eyes. His thumb trailed across my l*p. My breath hitched. I’m so afraid to move. I don’t want to break this hold we have on each other.

After being without them for so long.. This is everything to me. His scent. His face. Those eyes. The only thing missing, is Olive.

“Not even here for a day, and you’re already starting fights.” He teased.

That smile.

“I, uhm, I’d like to say that I didn’t start it.” I said.

“But?” Ozzy replied amused.

“But I don’t want to blame the other people.” I admitted.

“Other people? There’s more than one?” He asked angrily.

“Well…” I sighed. “It was Alison’s fault.” I admitted with a pout.

Ozzy shook his head as a smile fell on his full lips. f**k, his lips look so juicy. I bet Olive loves to bite them. That little firecracker probably loves sucking on all of Ozzy’s juicy parts. f**k, my jeans are getting tight.

“Alison? I didn’t know you guys knew each other.” Ozzy said.

I shrugged. “I mean, we kind of do.”

Ozzy furrowed his brow. I thought he was going to ask what I meant by that. Then realization took over his features.

“You guys slept together.” He said, and took a step back from me.

“I…” I trailed off.

What was I supposed to say? It was the truth. It was why her mate hit me. Is Ozzy mad at me for sleeping with someone else? Wouldn’t that mean he’s jealous?

“Yes. We slept together.” I admitted.

“It wasn’t a question Azai.” Ozzy stated grumpily.

“The night before Mate Week started.” I told him.

Ozzy’s eyes snapped up to mine. My breath caught in my throat. Ozzy’s eyes are glowing red again. It’s so f*****g hot.

“Are you going to melt me?” I asked.

“I should.” He replied.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because you…” Ozzy trailed off.

“I slept with someone else?” I asked, but he didn’t answer. “It’s okay to be jealous. I have been with a lot of people.” I said.

Ozzy’s eyes grew more firece with every word I said. Honestly, I’m not sure why I’m egging him on. Maybe I’m just curious to see what he’ll do. All I know is that I don’t want to leave, and I don’t want him to leave right now. I just want to keep hearing his voice.

“Yeah, we know you’ve been with other people.” He gritted out. “I shouldn’t have come here.” He said as he headed for the door.

I grabbed his hand stopping him.

“Wait, I’m sorry Ozzy. Please don’t go. I.. I don’t know why I said that.” I told him.

“Because you want to hurt me. I get it.” He said.

I yanked Ozzy’s arm, and pushed him into a wall rather roughly. His red eyes glared at me, and I glared right back. I moved so I was only an inch away from him.

“I don’t ever want to hurt you. Don’t say that. You’re my mate. My job is to care for, and protect you.” I stated, and then I sighed. “I’m f*****g this all up already.”

I took a step back.

“You guys didn’t even want to see me to begin with, and I…” I trailed off.

What am I doing? Was I stupid for coming here? I knew that they don’t know, and I know that they don’t want to be with me. I came anyways.

They couldn’t have been more clear about their feelings towards me, and I over stepped. Just to come here, and start pissing them off right away. Oh Gods, I was a fool for this.

“Hey.” Ozzy said softly. I looked up at him. All of the red was gone from his bright blue eyes. “Do you need help putting your stuff away?” He asked.

“Really?” I asked. Ozzy nodded his head. “Yeah, I’d really like that.” I said.

I walked over to my bed where I was unpacking my clothes. Ozzy came to stand next to me. We were quiet for a while, but it was a comfortable silence. After a moment I couldn’t help myself.

“S-so, uhm, how’s Olive?” I asked.

Ozzy smirked. “You really want to know?” He asked.

I nodded. “I do. You guys have been… okay right?” I asked.

Ozzy’s smirk fell as he turned back to my clothes.

“Uh, we’ve been alright.” He said. “Things have been… different since we met you.”

I froze. “You guys.. You’re still good right? Still together?” I asked.

I’m going to feel awful if I caused them to separate from each other in any way. We are all mates. We belong together, all three of us. I know it’s been hard without them for me, but I always knew they would be okay because they have each other. Was I wrong?

“Relax.” Ozzy said with a chuckle. “We are still together. I would never leave Olive, and she would never leave me.” He told me.

I blew out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding.

“Good. That’s… good.” I said.

Ozzy nodded. “I don’t think we would have been able to get through the last few months without each other honestly.” He said.

I smiled. Part of me was on cloud nine over his words. That means that they were missing me too. Even if they wouldn’t admit it.

“I’m glad that you two had each other. I’m sorry that things have been different between you though.” I said.

Ozzy gave me a nod, and then looked me up and down. I just smiled at him. I haven’t felt this happy in so long. Haven’t felt this comfortable, this… at peace. Ezra still hasn’t surfaced, but I was still holding out hope.

“How were things for you?” He asked.

My smile fell, and I turned my attention back to unpacking.

“It-It was alright.” I lied.

“Find ways to get your mind off of us?” He asked.

I looked up to my mate, and furrowed my brow.

“Nothing would have taken my mind off of the two of you. You and Olive are all I thought about. Every second, of every day.” I told him. “Why would you ask me that?”

Ozzy shrugged. “The pain we felt from you being with other people must have gave me the wrong impression.” He stated snarkily.

“What?” I asked confused. “I was never with…” I trailed off as I realized what pain they must have been feeling.

My whole face must have turned beat red. It’s hot in here now. Too hot. Ozzy crossed his arms, and frowned at me.

“Are you really going to lie to me? You don’t have to. It’s not like Olive and I haven’t been together.” He said.

I shook my head, and laughed.

“You and Olive been together a lot?” I couldn’t help but ask. Just the thought of their naked bodies wrapped around each other-.

“Is that funny to you?” Ozzy asked angrily.

I looked down at my growing boner, and adjusted myself.

“Quite the opposite actually.” I mumbled before looking up at him. “I was never with anybody Ozzy. I swear. I would never have done that to the two of you. I know that you would have felt it.” I said.

“Isn’t that why you did it? To punish us for ignoring you?” He accused.

My smile fell. I knew they were ignoring me. It just hurt a lot more to have it confirmed.

I shook my head. “The two of you could ignore me for the rest of our lives. I would never be with anyone else.” I said.

“I thought you were some big man whore.” Ozzy stated.

“I was.. That’s kind of why I got beat up earlier.” I said with a hollow laugh. “That was before I met you two.” I said.

Ozzy scoffed. “Yeah? Then what was the pain we felt?” He asked.

I rubbed the back of my neck. I didn’t want to answer. Ozzy huffed, and rolled his eyes. He headed for the door and once again, I grabbed his hand to stop him. This time I didn’t let his hand go. It feels too good to touch him.

“It’s embarrassing…” I mumbled.

“What is?” Ozzy asked.

“I didn’t know that you guys would feel it at all, or I wouldn’t have done it..” I trailed off as my face started to heat again.

“Just spit it out Azai.” Ozzy grumbled.

“I wasn’t sleeping with anyone..” I took a deep breath. “I was getting my a*s kicked. You two were feeling my pain..” I admitted.

“What?” Ozzy asked confused.

“I.. I..” I blew out a breath.

“Look, things without the two of you haven’t been… the greatest. I.. was in a really dark place okay? I just.. wanted to feel something. So, I started joining in on the training sessions my brother holds for our BOC members… I joined in knowing they were in a whole different league.. They… Well, they beat me up almost every day. Sometimes it was worse.. Espeically when Bexley would spar with me.” I admitted.

Ozzy didn’t say anything. I looked up at him. He’s just staring at me with an expression I can’t read.

“D-do you not believe me?” I asked softly. Still, he didn’t say anything. “I.. I am being honest with you. I have n-no reason to l-lie.” I stuttered out like an i***t. I sighed. This is pointless, he doesn’t believe me.

Just when I was about to step back, and let Ozzy go, he laughed.

“You were getting beat up that whole time?” He asked through his laughter.

I looked up and nodded. “Y-yeah.”

“That’s kind of funny.” He said as he continued to laugh.

I stared at him as he lost himself in laughter. I haven’t felt this good in so long, maybe not ever. I had no control over myself when I pushed Ozzy into the wall, and brought my hand up to his face. I could feel the blush settle in my cheeks as I smiled at him.

“You have such an adorable laugh.” I told him.

Ozzy’s laughter died down as he stared at me. A blush crept up his neck, and settled in his own cheeks. He looks so cute like this, blushing for me. For me. He’s here for me.

“I’m so happy you came to see me.” I said softly. “Thank you.”

“C-can I ask you something?” Ozzy asked.

“You can always ask me anything you want. I have no secrets from you or Olive.” I told him.

Ozzy reached up, and trailed his thumb across my l*p. My face flamed more, and my breathing stopped. Sparks danced across my lips.

This feels so good. I never want it to stop.

“Why aren’t you healed yet?” He asked softly.

Oh no. I don’t want to tell Ozzy how deep being without them has affected me. I’m not sure if he would feel guilty or not, but I don’t want him to. It wasn’t either of their faults.

“Uhm..” I wasn’t sure what to even say.

“Is it because you need to feed?” Ozzy asked.

I could have melted right there.

“Uh huh.” I said with a nod.

Guess it’s better than the truth.

“Do.. uh, do you need to, uh, hunt?” He asked.

I couldn’t help but laugh at him.

“Hunt?” I asked.

Ozzy shrugged. “I don’t know how you do your Vampire stuff.” He said.

“Vampire stuff.” I mumbled with a laugh.

“Uhm, I can do b***d bags. I think Olive’s mom arranged something for me. Unless your offering.” I said with a smile.

I couldn’t help myself. I’d sell my soul to.. well, to my grandfather, just to taste him. I bet he tastes sweet, and Olive probably tastes spicy. Ozzy needs to tell me no right now before I lose myself in these thoughts.

“Does it hurt?” He asked.

I shook my head. “Uhm, I should probably tell you that it’ll feel really good because we’re mates.” I mumbled.

“And it would heal you?” He asked.

I nodded. I mean, it should heal me. It better heal me so I don’t look like a f*****g liar.

“Uh, okay, you can feed from me.” Ozzy held out his arm, and pulled up the sleeve of his dark green shirt.

I chuckled.

“No no.” I said as I reached my hand to the back of his neck.

If I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it right. I dipped my face down to his ear.

“I will only feed from my mates from right here.” I whispered and then took a deep inhale.

“Is that okay Ozzy?” I asked.

A shutter ran through his body making me more excited.

“Y-yes, that’s f-fine.” He stuttered.

I smiled, and took another deep inhale. He smells so f*****g good. My fangs protruded, and I ran them along his skin. Ozzy gave me another shutter. I pressed a small k**s to his neck before I sank my fangs in.

A deep m**n tumbled from me the moment his b***d filled my mouth. So f*****g good. He tastes so f*****g good.

I pushed my body into Ozzy’s, pushing him more into the wall. One of his hands rested on my chest while the other tangled into my hair. My free hand came to grip his h*p.

“F**k.. Azai..” Ozzy breathed out.

Oh my Goddess. I want to hear him say my name like that again. Over and over.

Instead of going further though, I pulled away. I licked Ozzy’s wound until it closed. Then I pulled back enough to look into my mates bright blue eyes. I didn’t let him go though, and he didn’t release me either. Ozzy just stared into my eyes.

“All healed?” I asked.

Ozzy’s eyes flickered to my lips. “Yeah. All healed.” He confirmed.

“Guess we should probably let each other go then.” I said softly.

“Yeah, we probably should.” He agreed.

Neither of us backed away. I smiled, and rested my head to his. This is all I wanted. Well, I want Olive here as well, but I know that is going to take more time. So, I pulled my head back, and cupped my mates cheek.

“Do you want to watch a movie with me?”